Milwaukee to Charlotte (MKE–CLT) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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✈ Nonstop
AA2866
AA American
738
7:00 AM
CDT
10:14 AM
EDT
2h 14m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA5337
AA American
CR9
12:00 PM
CDT
3:16 PM
EDT
2h 16m
M T W T F S S
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AA2134
AA American
319
1:30 PM
CDT
4:37 PM
EDT
2h 7m
M T W T F S S
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AA2846
AA American
319
6:17 PM
CDT
9:28 PM
EDT
2h 11m
M T W T F S S
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AA5566
AA American
CR9
6:32 PM
CDT
9:51 PM
EDT
2h 19m
M T W T F S S
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AA2360
AA American
738
6:42 PM
CDT
9:55 PM
EDT
2h 13m
M T W T F S S
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AA5337
AA American
CR9
10:09 AM
EDT
11:30 AM
CDT
2h 21m
M T W T F S S
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AA2134
AA American
319
11:46 AM
EDT
12:50 PM
CDT
2h 4m
M T W T F S S
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AA2846
AA American
319
4:28 PM
EDT
5:37 PM
CDT
2h 9m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA5566
AA American
CR9
4:36 PM
EDT
5:57 PM
CDT
2h 21m
M T W T F S S
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AA2360
AA American
738
4:41 PM
EDT
5:51 PM
CDT
2h 10m
M T W T F S S
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AA1072
AA American
738
9:50 PM
EDT
10:57 PM
CDT
2h 7m
M T W T F S S
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Milwaukee to Charlotte
1 carrier, 34 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 34 Flights/wk 651 mi 2h 7m nonstop +1h ahead 122 1-stop hubs

MKE–CLT is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. American Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 651 miles in approximately 2h 7m. Beyond nonstop, 122 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop MKE–CLT service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AA American Airlines 34 319, 738, CR9 2h07-2h19 76% Oneworld
Aircraft on this route
319 Airbus A319 – AA
738 Boeing 737-800 – AA
CR9 Bombardier CRJ-900 – AA
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AA (34 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, MKE to CLT direction.
Mon
5
flights
Tue
5
flights
Wed
5
flights
Thu
5
flights
Fri
5
flights
Sat
4
flights
Sun
5
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
6
Nonstop flights
34
Outbound / wk
34
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MKE to CLT.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
122
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~27h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,499
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

Other ways to reach Charlotte from Milwaukee

Nearby airports with service to Charlotte Douglas International Airport.
Metric MKE→CLT ORD→CLT MSN→CLT
Distance from MKE 67 mi 74 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 17 1
Weekly flights 34 412 33
Flight time 2h 7m 1h 45m 2h 5m
Departure OTP 76%
Airports within 200 miles of MKE with service to Charlotte Douglas International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Charlotte is 1 hour ahead of Milwaukee.
MKE: CDT · CLT: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Milwaukee, it's 7:00 PM in Charlotte.
Distance & Flight Time
651 mi / 1,048 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 7m to 2h 19m.
Getting from CLT

No rail connects CLT to the city. Uber and Lyft to Uptown Charlotte cost $18–30 (15–20 minutes). Taxis are metered, slightly more expensive.CATS Route 5 bus runs to downtown ($2.20, 45 min). Rental cars are in an on-site facility attached to the terminal. The airport's single main terminal with concourses A–E is connected by an underground people mover; clear security at your concourse, not at the central checkpoint, to save time.

Charlotte Climate

Humid subtropical climate. Summers are hot and humid (30–35°C) with frequent afternoon thunderstorms that cause delays June through August. Charlotte sits in a region with high storm frequency. Winters are generally mild (1–10°C) but ice storms hit 2–4 times per year and are highly disruptive since Charlotte has limited de-icing infrastructure.

Spring brings severe weather risk including tornadoes. Fall (September–November) is the most stable season. Snow is rare but the city is poorly equipped to handle it when it arrives.

MKE–CLT Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Milwaukee to Charlotte route.
Route details
Distance651 mi / 1,048 km
Flight time2h 7m to 2h 19m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights34 out / 34 return
1-stop connections122 hubs
Origin: MKE
IATA / ICAOMKE / KMKE
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr6.2M
Elevation723 ft / 220 m
Destination: CLT
IATA / ICAOCLT / KCLT
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr58.8M
Elevation748 ft / 228 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MKE to CLT flights.
Nonstop flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport take approximately 2h 7m to 2h 19m. The route covers 651 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: American Airlines.
There are approximately 34 nonstop flights per week from MKE to CLT. The return direction has about 34 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through LCK, PWK, PTK, BKL, YIP, SBM, FTY, LUK, BTP, RST, CMH, SDF, GRR, CVG, DAY, CRW, AVL, SSI, IND, TYS, TRI, RDU, ATW, CLE, MNZ, PIT, RIC, MSN, CHS, TUL, BUF, MSY, TEB, CHO, ACY, YYZ, IAD, SAV, AGS, HHH, MYR, FSM, SBN, ISP, ORL, MEM, HPN, DSM, TCL, YKF, PIE, BED, GPT, APF, CHA, OMA, ICT, BCT, FMY, FXE, SRQ, SUA, VRB, ALB, HOU, NEW, OPF, PBI, FLL, APA, SAF, EYW, EGE, MIA, OKC, ELH, SAT, PLS, JAC, SCF, CUN, MBJ, BZN, YYT, ELP, APC, PUJ, MRY, SLC, SBA, SNA, SJC, YYC, LAX, JFK, SFO, MDW, BNA, ORD, ATL, MSP, TPA, BWI, DFW, DTW, STL, LGA, PHL, DCA, MCI, MCO, EWR, BOS, PHX, IAH, SEA, DEN, LAS, AUS, SAN, RSW and DAL. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Charlotte is 1 hour ahead of Milwaukee.
Yes, return flights from CLT to MKE are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include ORD, MSN and MDW. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from MKE to CLT

General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) and Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines. With 34 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

MKE to CLT Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MKE to CLT ranges from 2 hours 7 minutes to 2 hours 19 minutes. The route covers a distance of 651 miles (1,048 km). There are approximately 34 weekly flights outbound and 34 return, totaling 68 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

122 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via LCK. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Chicago (ORD), Madison (MSN) and Chicago (MDW).